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Freighter "Arctic Sea” 16.08.2009, 08:20 5 comments

Ransom demand received for missing Arctic Sea

Police in Finland say the owner of the missing freighter "Arctic Sea” has received a demand for a ransom, suggesting the involvement of pirates. Meanwhile, the ship's location is still unknown.

18.08.2009, 16:07 5 comments

Russia arrests suspected ship hijackers

The Russian frigate Ladny has freed the “Arctic Sea” cargo ship in the Atlantic without firing a shot and arrested eight alleged hijackers, according to the country’s Defense Ministry.

Alleged hijackers of Arctic Sea under safe convoy at the Moscow airport of Chkalovsky 23.08.2009, 11:39 4 comments

Arctic Sea hijack suspects questioned in Moscow

The eight suspected hijackers of the ‘Arctic Sea’ cargo ship have been arrested and questioned by investigators in a high-security prison in Moscow this week.

The "Arctic Sea" vessel (Image from nydailynews.com) 17.08.2009, 18:06 1 comment

Missing ship found on African coast

The cargo vessel the “Arctic Sea”, which had been missing for almost three weeks, has been found off the west coast of Africa.

A suspected hijacker (R) of the bulk carrier Arctic Sea is escorted to the General Prosecutor's Office in Moscow on August 26, 2009 (AFP Photo / Andrey Stenin) 27.08.2009, 18:01

Suspected ship hijackers charged with piracy, kidnapping

The suspected hijackers of the Arctic Sea cargo ship have been officially charged with piracy and kidnapping. Russian investigators say the eight men had been planning for a long time to seize the freighter.

Spain, Port of Las Palmas 19.09.2009, 20:03

Countries refuse responsibility for crippled ‘Arctic Sea’

The cargo ship whose hijacking sparked a major international search a few weeks ago is still being barred from docking on the island of Gran Canaria, and its crew say they are running low of fuel and drinking water.

“Arctic Sea” cargo ship 28.10.2009, 22:59

Russia cuts legal rope on mysterious “Arctic Sea”

The end of the “Arctic Sea” cargo ship saga may be near, with the lifting of the arrest order by the Russian Prosecutor General's office on the Maltese-flagged vessel which was hijacked in the Baltic Sea last summer.

30.10.2009, 16:46

Troubled “Arctic Sea” handed over to Maltese authorities

The Maltese-flagged cargo vessel “Arctic Sea” – mysteriously hijacked in July 2009 and then freed by the Russian patrol boat “Ladny” – docked at the Maltese port of Valetta on Thursday.

Malta, Valletta : Arctic Sea entered Malta's main harbour on October 29, 2009 (AFP Photo) 03.11.2009, 13:39

Remaining Arctic Sea crew back home

The last four sailors who remained on board the hijacked Arctic Sea vessel have returned to their home base in northern Russia.

Chinese J-11B 20.04.2010, 07:58 21 comments

Chinese version of Russian jet endangers bilateral relations

Despite holding the position as one of the world’s biggest economies, China seems unwilling to shed its reputation for producing cheap replicas.

Russian Flying Dutchman gives a sign?

Published: 15 August, 2009, 14:14


 Arctic Sea

The missing freighter “Arctic Sea” may have been found. According to the Russian Maritime Bulletin, the ship's GPS device briefly started working again at 8:30am GMT Saturday, showing the vessel is in the Bay of Biscay.

 
4 COMMENTS
Observere August 15, 2009, 10:05 quote
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I have already gave my opinion about the ship-before 2 days. It seems I was right: after ”police” left the crew searched on its own cargo out of curiosity. Whoever sent such valuable things he bug the ship, heard the crew found the hidden cargo, sent killers. I just read the news how Nasrallah plan attack Tel Aviv. I believe with US weapon from Arctic Sea. Most likely, retired Pentagon staff sales whatever comes and it is not first time. I think, we head to WWIII out of US individual and collective greed. US neither think of tomorrow nor of small nations. One cannot live endless for today and just for own interests.

Pavel August 15, 2009, 13:00 quote
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Finnish National Bureau of Investigation has confirmed to local news thath Arctic Sea is hijacked and ransom demands pointed to shipowner company working in Finland and owned by three russian men who are also citizens of Finland. Owner Viktor Matvejev has also confirmed the hijack and ransoms.

US military aid to Algeria August 15, 2009, 22:10 quote
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T'he New York Times cited US officials as saying that the military programme would proceed slowly because of criticism of Algeria's human rights record. Tens of thousands have died in civil strife There is already a small aid programme under which the US trains Algerian army officers - US officials have said part of the training involves learning how to avoid human rights abuses.' This is part of the article from 2002. One cannot take for granted all stops on legal. We comes back on 'Observere'. I do not belive owners of the ship have a clue. It is not any problem to switch parts of cargo. 055935

chris August 16, 2009, 01:23 quote
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news reports have stated no one has flown over the artic sea, so no one really knows whats happening on board. have russian naval tu-142 or tu 95 "Bear" long range maratime patrol aircraft fly to intercept the artic sea. those planes definitely have the range. the russian navy just had two nuclear attack boats operating off the atlantic seaboard of the usa. this made all the newspapers, the subs should still be in range to make a high speed run to intercept the artic sea. they can then provide intel on the ship without being easily detected by the crew or any possible highjackers. this would be a great media opportunity for the russian Navy. dont let it turn into another embarrassment!!!

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